Malnutrition is a hidden epidemic in the United States that is under-recognized and under-treated. It occurs when the body doesn’t get the right balance of nutrients and calories that it needs to stay healthy. Take this quiz to test your knowledge, and learn how to identify and treat malnutrition.

Questions

1

True or False? Age is a major risk factor for malnutrition.

A. TrueB. False

2

Who else is at risk for malnutrition?

People who have recently been hospitalizedPeople living in a long-term care facilityPeople with certain chronic diseasesPeople taking certain medicationsAll of the above

3

True or False? Weight loss while hospitalized is common and not something to worry about.

A. TrueB. False

4

True or False? People of any weight can become malnourished.

A. TrueB. False

5

True or False? Unintended weight loss and loss of appetite are both normal signs of aging.

A. TrueB. False

6

True or False? Malnutrition is nothing to worry about.

A. TrueB. False

7

What is the increased economic burden in the U.S. for disease-associated malnutrition in older adults each year?